Nonprofit Management Intern at Friends of the Blue Hills

Nonprofit Management Intern

Job Description for 2026–2027

Hybrid, Unpaid Internship

This hybrid internship offers hands-on experience across multiple areas of nonprofit management, depending on your interests, your abilities, and our needs. While most work will be completed remotely, rare in-person visits to the Canton, MA, office and/or locations within the Blue Hills Reservation may be requested depending on assigned projects and intern availability.

Hiring Manager: Melissa Nelson, Director of Advancement
Email: melissa@friendsofthebluehills.org
Phone: 781-205-0238

Purpose of the Position

Friends of the Blue Hills (FBH) is a dynamic and growing nonprofit organization devoted to fostering connection between people and the Blue Hills Reservation by cultivating a sense of belonging for all, while building a legacy of stewardship for generations to come.

We are seeking a dependable intern who wants to strengthen their skills across nonprofit operations, including communications, fundraising, membership, volunteer engagement, event coordination, and community outreach. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in public service, nonprofit management, environmental stewardship, or community development.

Duties & Responsibilities

While doing all of the following would not be possible given the internship hours per week, together we would pick and choose what you work across these areas.

Communications & Outreach

• Create and curate editorial and/or visual content for social media, email, website, and marketing materials.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers on communication strategies and storytelling.
• Conduct interviews with FBH members, volunteers, partners, and donors as needed.
• Track and report engagement metrics as requested.

Fundraising & Membership Support

• Assist staff with donor stewardship tasks.
• Help prepare materials for fundraising campaigns.
• Support data entry, research, and reporting needs.

Volunteer Management & Program Support

• Help coordinate volunteer communications, outreach, and scheduling.
• Assist with program development tasks.
• Support outreach to schools, partner groups, and community organizations.

Event Coordination

• Provide support for planning and executing FBH events.
• Assist with logistics, participant engagement, and post-event follow-up.

General Nonprofit Operations

• Conduct research to support program development, advocacy, fundraising, or communications.
• Assist staff with administrative tasks and special projects as needed.

General Qualifications / Skills

• Interest in the Blue Hills specifically or environmental conservation and/or outdoor recreation in general.
• Strong written, oral communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to gather and verify information from reliable online sources.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Access to a personal laptop (Mac or PC) and reliable internet connection.

Specific Skills (Preferred, Not Required)

• Familiarity with major social media platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Canva, WordPress, or other digital content tools.

Internship Schedule & Length

• Spring Term: January – May 2027
• Expected commitment of 5–10 hours per week, with flexibility and perhaps some weekend event participation as intern’s schedule allows.

How to Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter through Handshake or send both directly to Melissa Nelson at the email address listed above.

Friends of the Blue Hills is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, national origin, ethnic background, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.